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South Fork Complex

Unit Information

3644 Avtech Parkway 
Redding, 
96002 
3644 Avtech Parkway 
Redding, 
96002 

Incident Contacts

  • Mad River Ranger District
    Email:
    sm.fs.srcustsvc@usda.gov
    Phone:
    (707) 574-6233
    Hours:
    8 AM - 4:30 PM

South Fork Complex Update September 19, 2023

South Fork Complex
Publication Type: News 09/19/2023

South Fork Complex Update

Tuesday, September 19, 2023 

 

Fire Information: 208-510-7856, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Email: 2023.southforkcomplex@firenet.gov

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/2023southforkcomplex

 

3-9 Fire: 2,840 acres with 85% containment                Pellitreau Fire: 3 acres with 100% containment 

Pilot Fire: 1,055 acres with 100% containment           Sulphur Fire: 31 acres with 100% containment 

 

3,929 acres and 90% overall containment for the South Fork Complex 

A total of 201 personnel, crews, air support, engines, dozers, and water tenders support the incident. 

 

3-9 Fire – Engines are monitoring the interior heat and patrolling containment lines. Crews are installing water bars along roadways determined by the United States Forest Service Resource Advisors (READs). Crews are also working closely with the READS to address concerns with tribal, cultural, and natural resources in the area.

The Pilot Fire is 100% contained. Crews will continue to patrol the fire perimeter while actively engaged in suppression repair. 

The Pellitreau Fire and the Sulfur Fire are 100% contained. Firefighters continue to patrol the fires periodically to ensure fire remains within containment lines.

 

Weather: Dry weather is expected on Tuesday. Winds will be light southeasterly in the morning, becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Wind gusts are expected to be 10 to 15 miles per hour (mph) during the afternoon. A cooling trend continues, with afternoon highs in the upper 70s to around 80 with afternoon humidity dropping to around 35%. 

Forest Closure: Forest Closure orders for the South Fork Complex Fire continue to be in effect and are posted on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest and the Six Rivers National Forest websites. Please avoid closed areas.